reproductive rights

plural noun

US
: a woman's right to choose whether or not she will have a baby

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Their audit found no searches referencing immigration enforcement or reproductive rights. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026 As an Assembly member, Krell has championed reproductive rights — a key aspect of her 2024 campaign. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026 Over the past century, feminist movements in France have also successfully pioneered campaigns for women’s suffrage, reproductive rights and greater gender equality. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026 Hutton thoughtfully explores the gender dynamics of reproductive rights issues by making Val a not wholly unsympathetic middle-woman between the men in power and one of the women impacted by their machinations. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reproductive rights

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“Reproductive rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reproductive%20rights. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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